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Senate committee debates bill to set special farm water rates; members seek CUC/CPUC analysis
Summary
The Senate Public Utilities, Transportation and Communications Committee discussed Senate Bill 24‑02 on July 9, 2025 in Saipan, a measure to create special agricultural water usage rates intended to support CNMI food security.
The Senate Public Utilities, Transportation and Communications Committee opened discussion on July 9, 2025 in Saipan of Senate Bill 24‑02, a proposal to amend 4 CMC §8182–8183 to establish special agricultural water usage rates for commercial farmers, commercial renters and livestock producers to support food security in the CNMI.
Committee members and commenters reported written endorsements from local officials and conservation districts. The transcript records that Glenn Manglona (Saipan and Northern Islands Soil and Water Conservation District) and other local leaders supported the measure, citing that local…
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